Finance
By: Shree1news, 02 FEB 2021
Bhubaneswar: As the Budget Session of the Odisha Meeting is all set to start on February 18, protocols for functioning of the House amidst COVID-19 pandemic shall be eased, stated Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro whereas taking stock of the preparations ahead of the session.
Briefing mediapersons, the Speaker stated as the COVID-19 scenario within the state has improved to some extent, SOPs for functioning of the House will be relaxed this time.
“Question Hour, which was cancelled in the last two session of the State Legislative Assembly due to the pandemic, will be held in the upcoming session. The House will have total 31 business days and will run till April 9. The budget will be tabled on February 22 and discussion will be held on February 25,” Patro informed.
He further informed that COVID-19 test of legislators and other staff of the House before the session will no more be necessary. Only individuals showing the signs will undergo Antigen test.
The house will be sanitized frequently. However, legislators can join the session via video conferencing, the Speaker added.
Source:A-N
